NCLB Title II-D Competitive Grants 2009-10 (ARRA) Page 22
Format your budget with the narrative in left column and total amounts in right column. Within
the narrative, describe a logical connection to the project goals. Provide enough specifics to
give reviewers an idea of what you intend to purchase and why it is needed for the project. The
budget does not need to identify brand names of equipment or include “to the penny” prices.
Applications that primarily request hardware without identifying the needs to be met will not be
considered for funding. The narrative should include:
Justification for the major expenditures proposed, especially salaries.
Explanation of any items on the budget sheet that might not be completely clear to a
reader.
Budget (Describe as appropriate)
Add your narrative below each category title and show how you
calculated your total amount proposed for the budget category.
Hardware
Add narrative here of items, costs, calculations, etc.
Connectivity
Add narrative here of items, costs, calculations, etc.
Software
Add narrative here of items, costs, calculations, etc.
Materials & Supplies
Add narrative here of items, costs, calculations, etc.
Professional Development (in-house)
Include professional development expenses according to the activities
described in the PD section of your proposal. The total PD amount
should be approximately 25% of your total project amount.
Professional Development (contracted services)
Include professional development expenses according to the activities
described in the PD section of your proposal. The total PD amount
should be approximately 25% of your total project amount.
Evaluation
Must be 10% of your project for the statewide evaluation.
Other Expenses
Use this budget category to itemize and describe purchases that do not
align well to the above categories.
Format your budget with the narrative in left column and total amounts in right column. Within
the narrative, describe a logical connection to the project goals. Provide enough specifics to
give reviewers an idea of what you intend to purchase and why it is needed for the project. The
budget does not need to identify brand names of equipment or include “to the penny” prices.
Applications that primarily request hardware without identifying the needs to be met will not be
considered for funding. The narrative should include:
Justification for the major expenditures proposed, especially salaries.
Explanation of any items on the budget sheet that might not be completely clear to a
reader.
Budget (Describe as appropriate)
Add your narrative below each category title and show how you
calculated your total amount proposed for the budget category.
Hardware
Add narrative here of items, costs, calculations, etc.
Connectivity
Add narrative here of items, costs, calculations, etc.
Software
Add narrative here of items, costs, calculations, etc.
Materials & Supplies
Add narrative here of items, costs, calculations, etc.
Professional Development (in-house)
Include professional development expenses according to the activities
described in the PD section of your proposal. The total PD amount
should be approximately 25% of your total project amount.
Professional Development (contracted services)
Include professional development expenses according to the activities
described in the PD section of your proposal. The total PD amount
should be approximately 25% of your total project amount.
Evaluation
Must be 10% of your project for the statewide evaluation.
Other Expenses
Use this budget category to itemize and describe purchases that do not
align well to the above categories.
Indirect Cost (per approved 2009-2010 district rates posted at
http://www.ed.state.nh.us/education/data/misc.htm)